Economics
The North Halifax Grammar School - Calderdale
01422244625
Moorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9SU
Course summary

The course aims to appreciate the contribution of economics to the understanding of the wider economic and social environment. It allows the students to use an enquiring and critical approach and to develop an ability to think as an economist.

Entry requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 6, with English and Maths at Grade 5 or above. We recommend a Grade 6, but will accept students with a Grade 5 in any subject to be studied at A-level (where the student has previously studied the subject) provided the other requirements are met. Equivalent vocational qualifications may be accepted. All full course Level 2 qualifications, including Applied GCSEs, of whatever size will count as one GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 - 35% 2 hours Markets and business behaviour (Theme 1 & 3) Paper 2 - 35% 2 hours The national and global economy (Theme 2 & 4) Paper 3 - 30% 2 hours Microeconomics and macroeconomics (All Themes)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMoorbottom Road, Illingworth, Halifax, HX2 9SU